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Marble countertops are a beautiful addition to any home, but choosing the perfect slab can be a challenge. With these 9 tips you will be able to choose the marble countertops that perfectly suit your style and needs.
Choose the right color of marble to enhance the overall look of your kitchen. Pay attention to the drawing of the veins and choose the ideal finish, such as polished or matte. Place seams carefully and consider corner finishes for both aesthetics and safety. Ensure resilience and durability, and consider technological finishes and the thickness of the worktop. Also consider local options for high-quality marble countertops.
Choose the right color
Choosing the right color marble can have a huge impact on the overall look of your kitchen. While classic white marble is timeless and helps hide acids and light damage, color is a matter of personal preference. Look at the design of your kitchen and choose a marble color that harmonizes with the environment.
Consider the drawing of the veins
Marble comes with different vein patterns, which range from fine to coarse and from regular to irregular. These patterns can strongly determine the appearance of the room. Cross cut marble shows a random open flower-like pattern, while vein cut marble shows a linear striped chord. Both can add a dynamic effect to the workspace depending on how they are laid.
Choose the ideal finish
The finish of your marble can vary from polished to matte. Polished finish reflects light beautifully and gives a luxurious look, but any etching will be more clearly visible. A honed, or matte, finish, on the other hand, helps hide minor scratches and etches, making it more suitable for heavily used surfaces.
Optimally position gaps and seams
How you connect the marble pieces together is crucial. Longer pieces of stone without seams are ideal, but not always possible. If seams are unavoidable, try ‘bookbinding’ the marble slabs so that the veins run in a mirrored pattern. This gives a symmetrical and attractive appearance.
Consider corner finishes
Rounding the corners of your marble worktop can contribute to both aesthetics and safety. Softer concave or bullnose edges are not only beautiful, they are also less prone to chipping than sharp, right angles.
Allow strong resilience
Marble is a natural stone and can vary in impact resistance and durability. Some stone types, such as Vermont Danby, are less porous and offer more resistance to chips and stains. This is an important consideration for kitchens with a lot of daily use.
Apply technological finishes
Recent technological developments allow us to offer various textured finishes in marble, such as leather or satin finishes. These can completely change the look of the marble and are worth considering.
Determine the thickness of the worktop
The thickness of the marble worktop also affects its final appearance and function. Heavier, thicker plates tend to be more expensive, but they add robustness to the SPF, especially in high-frequency areas such as the kitchen.
Consider local options
High-quality marble is not only found in Italy. At local quarries you can often find beautiful pieces that are both economically beneficial and support local industries.
